Master in Information Technology (MIT)

The Master in Information Technology (MIT) degree program provides a comprehensive perspective to the field of Information Technology. It is designed to develop the student’s skills to conceptualize, organize and undertake information technology projects of highly competitive value.
 

These skills constitute the necessary foundations for solving practical problems involving information technology that arise in business, governmental, and non-profit organizations. The curriculum provides an array of technical and management knowledge required to properly implement and manage IT solutions in such areas as digital marketing, data science, cybersecurity, and modern applications development.
 

Modules

Program Objetives:

Graduates of the Master in Information Technology are able to:

  • Develop the fundamental understanding of the technical foundation of information systems to support day-to-day business operations.
  • Develop skills to effectively deploy information technology assets in support of business processes, security, or business competitive advantage.
  • Apply technical critical thinking and analytic competencies to complex information systems problems.
  • Analyze, design, and develop information technology solutions under specific problem situations such as marketing, analytics, and internal controls to allow for implementation of strategic initiatives that incorporate current or emerging technologies.
     

Program structure:
The Master in Information Technology consists of 10 core courses (4 foundation and 6 core) and one concentration of 5 courses (3 credits each).An executive version of the program is available for individuals with sufficient academic or professional background in the field. The executive Master’s in Information Technology program consists of 6 core courses and one concentration of 5 courses (3 credits each).
 

Live Microsoft Teams video lessons (full class)
Your teachers will conduct classes in real time via Microsoft Teams and work through the assigned tasks together.
 

Self-directed learning
Work on broader learning tasks such as reviewing recorded classes, making notes and undertaking additional reading.
 

Assignments/Tests

A number of courses are increasing the variety of their assessment methods to include one or more of the following:

  • Collaborative assessments
  • Research-based assessments
  • Practical assessments
  • Assessments that include a presentation (e.g. face-to-face, video)
  • Assessments that give students choices
  • Assessments that are larger, spread over a longer time, and allow for drafting/checking in throughout
     

What will I learn?

Students have the option to take in-person courses at our technology focused campus in beautiful Geneva, Switzerland, while enjoying the freedom to travel the globe or engage from the comfort of their own home via the UBIS online learning platform.
 

With the dual MBA program benefit from:

  • Two internationally accredited degrees
  •  Career Development/ business plan mentoring
  •  Flexible schedule and personalized program
  •  International Network
  •  Experienced faculty
     

Curriculum
Instructions will be in English.
Timetable includes approximately two hours of live lessons, two hours of homework, one hour of flexible learning activities and two hours of self-directed learning per week, per subject.

You will have ongoing support and interaction with your teachers using Microsoft Teams or email.

Homework – all assignments and information are provided privately and submitted securely via Blackboard or Microsoft Teams.

It’s not all study – expect guest appearances, some surprises and a bit of fun as well!